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Yellowknife is the capital of the Northwest Territories and has over twenty thousand residents.
According to the authorities, people are in danger and must leave. Residents should go to the local stadium and follow the directions of professional lifeguards, according to the Northwest Territories government website.
The people around Yellowknife are currently at the highest risk and need to leave as quickly as possible. The site reported that other residents had until Friday to evacuate.
